This course is designed for delegates with little or no existing knowledge of decommissioning and radioactive waste management. It is suitable for managers, engineers and technologists who require a basic understanding of the UK nuclear industry‘s decommissioning programme.
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for apprentices, graduates and all other personnel who require a general understanding of the processes, technology and regulation associated with the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme. No prior knowledge of decommissioning and waste management is assumed.
Course Overview
The following topics are covered in this one day course:
- The UK decommissioning programme
- Regulatory aspects of decommissioning
- Legislation and safety management
- Site/facility characterisation
- Waste classification and inventory
- Waste disposal and treatment
Learning Outcomes
Key learning outcomes from this course are:
- Understanding the scale of the decommissioning programme
- Understanding the reasons for decommissioning
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework underpinning the decommissioning programme and waste management
- Understanding the key facility characterisation processes and techniques
- Knowledge of radiological protection and safety objectives in decommissioning
- Understanding waste characterisation and the definition of the waste inventory
- Knowledge of the options for treatment, conditioning and disposal of waste
Course Delivery
Nuvia’s course tutors have a wealth of experience in decommissioning and waste management for a wide range of nuclear projects in both the civil and defence sectors.
